Dixie DIY

"Modern girl sews history"

Documenting the making of my historical costumes. New videos monthly!

I'm Dixie (yes, that's my real name) and I've been sewing clothes for over half my life and costumes for almost a decade. On this channel, I share my costuming journey - learning new techniques, challenging my skills, and chatting about life lessons learned at the point of a sewing needle. I focus mainly on Western European fashion from the 18th century onwards with some dabbling in medieval costumes and cosplay. My videos are casual accounts of my experiences, not necessarily tutorials but you may learn something new if you follow along. If you are a fellow costumer, looking to get into the hobby, or just like watching other people make stuff, welcome!

[ History has often been filled with tragedy and injustice, historical costuming doesn't have to be. This is a BIPOC/LGBTQ+/plus-size/disability/et al-friendly channel. ]

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30 for 30 Shorts

30 for 30 Shorts

2012

Victims of the Vikings

2022

De Oude Wereld, de dingen die voorbijgaan

2022

De Tranen van Tito

De Tranen van Tito

2021

Pajares & CIA

Pajares & CIA

2022

Το Δίκτυο

Το Δίκτυο

2021

48 Hours to Victory

48 Hours to Victory

2021

Building Australia

Building Australia

2013

Hard Looters

Hard Looters

2018

Motion

Motion

2009

Building Britain's Canals

Building Britain's Canals

2018

True Crime Belgium

True Crime Belgium

2022

O Caso Celso Daniel

O Caso Celso Daniel

2022

The Missing

2022

Enfances criminelles

Enfances criminelles

2021

The Bizarre Pet Vets

The Bizarre Pet Vets

2022

The Video Encyclopedia of World War Two 2008

Hitler's People

Hitler's People

2015

Broken Knife: Great Reversal of the Korean Battlefield

Broken Knife: Great Reversal of the Korean Battlefield

2010

Walk the Line

Walk the Line

2014